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First-Time Freshman

Welcome, and thank you for considering UTB/TSC for your higher education. Completing a college application is the first step towards fulfilling your academic goals. Although this is an exciting stage, compiling and submitting all admission documentation can be a daunting process. UTB/TSC is here to help you navigate the application process and get you on your way.

Below are the application and registration steps for first-year freshmen students (including those who have earned college credit through dual enrollment).

STEP 1: APPLY FOR ADMISSION

You can apply online through ApplyTexas or in person at the Office of Admissions in Tandy 115 (Fort Brown Campus).

Spring 2013 Deadlines

Early Application Deadline: December 1

Late Application Deadline: December 7

Admission Documents Deadline: December 14

Admissions Early Application Deadlines

Fall semester: April 1

Spring semester: December 1

Summer Session I: May 1

Summer Session II: June 1.

Note: Late applications will not be guaranteed enrollment for that semester. All applications submitted after the early admissions deadline will be assessed a non-refundable late fee $15.

Transcripts

Submit an official high school transcript by having it mailed directly from your high school to the university, a GED certificate with scores, or two letters of reference if applying under the “individual approval” process. Private School and Home School Students

Proof of Residency

Submit residency documents to the Admissions Office. Residency status will affect your tuition rate. All residency documents must include your name and address and must be dated 12 months prior to the 1st class day. Examples of proof of residency include:

Concurrent and Dual Enrollment Recent Graduates

A concurrent or dual enrollment high school graduate must re-apply for admission to The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College. You can apply online at ApplyTexas.

STEP 2: IMMUNIZATION

All new entering students, defined as first-time freshman, transfer and returning students who have been enrolled at an institution of higher education prior to January 1, 2012 and are enrolling after a long semester (fall, spring) break, must provide The University of Texas at Brownsville with one of the following in order to clear admission requirements and sign-up for orientation:

Certification from a health care practitioner evidencing the student has received the vaccination or booster for bacterial meningitis five (5) years prior to enrolling in the University and at least ten (10) days before the first day of class (UTB Proof of Immunization form); or

A certificate from a health care practitioner stating the vaccination for bacterial meningitis would be injurious to the health and well-being of the student; or

An affidavit signed by the student indicating the vaccination for bacterial meningitis has been declined for reasons of conscience.

For new students NOT living or residing in on-campus housing, who wish to file an affidavit stating that the student declines the vaccination for bacterial meningitis for reasons of conscience, the student may use the the "Official Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s" form. The student must print the form, have it notarized, and file it with the Office of Admissions and Recruiting, Tandy Hall 115.

For new students living in on-campus housing, which includes student housing facilities located on the campus of an institution of higher education, such as dormitories, sorority and fraternity houses, privately owned residence halls, and apartments, the student must use the official Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) form. A completed, notarized "Exemption from Immunization for Reasons of Conscience" form from the Texas Department of State Health Services must be used. The only approved form for this exemption for student living in on-campus housing can be found here. If the student is age 18 or older, they can complete the form themselves, listing themselves as the parent or legal guardian.

If you are unable to receive the meningitis vaccination from a local health care practitioner, UTB Student Health Services provides the vaccination for the following:

Students under 19: $5.00 (US dollars)

Student 19 and over: $110.00 (US dollars)

Students who do not meet the meningitis vaccination requirement prior to the Admission deadlines will not be cleared for admittance and should prepare for enrollment into the following semester.

Please note that the vaccination requirements do not apply to those students who are enrolled in only on-line classes or other distance education courses or are 30 years of age or older prior to first day of class.

Effective: Spring 2012

For more information, please visit the Office of Admissions and Recruiting or call 956-882-8295 or Texas Education Code.

SAT/ACTUT Brownsville freshmen applicants for fall 2013 are required to submit their official ACT or official SAT scores to be considered for admissions acceptance.

Texas Success InitiativeFirst-time freshman who are not exempt from the state-required assessment must take one of the state-approved assessment tests, such as COMPASS, THEA, ACCUPLACER or the ASSET Writing Skills Test. For more information about requirements and exemptions, call the Testing Office at (956) 882-8875 or visit Tandy Hall 216 or visit their website. Click here for TSI Exemptions.

Orientation is a two-day immersion into the UTB/TSC life and culture. During orientation, you will get to explore the campus, meet student leaders, faculty and staff, get first-hand insight from current students and get a glimpse of what’s to come.

Attendance is mandatory in order for students to register for classes. Academic Advising and Registration for classes will take place during Scorpiontation.

Disclaimer: The University of Texas at Brownsville is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award certificate, associate, bachelor, master and doctoral degrees. Texas Southmost College is a part of The University of Texas at Brownsville and is currently seeking separate accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

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